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An Attitude of Gratitude

What do you appreciate? How do you show others gratitude? Mindful readers share their thoughts and tips.

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What’s one thing about yourself that you’re grateful for?

Definitely my resilience. I get knocked down, but I get up again!
—@sherwalt1

My capacity to hold loving and kind space for others and my willingness to continuously move toward self-acceptance and self-love. That I can see beauty and be grateful even through challenging moments. I love my divine beautiful heart.
—@Vioroz01

My capacity to forgive (and my ability to not only see but to genuinely feel joy from the myriad of life’s everyday, perhaps even ordinary, offerings).
—@reticent.grace

(Responses from Instagram)

What’s one thing you tend to under-appreciate?

Time
—@pathtoessence

Sleep
—@rachelatri

Myself. I don’t give myself enough credit and recognition.
—@chelseanarsenault

(Responses from Instagram)

How do you express gratitude?

42% with action, 54% with words, 4% with gifts.

What are you most grateful for today?

Health, fitness, family, friends, the list goes on…
—@ArcheeDebunker

Life is a gift and I’m grateful for this gift!
—@income_yogi

Family and life.
—@andreas_diago

(Responses from twitter)

What does gratitude look like to you?

Being in the present moment and appreciating what I have.
—@pathtoessence

If you have an attitude of gratitude each day your life gets better and better.
—@yasmin.carroll.92

Sitting in silence with my thoughts.
—@kennethlbourne

(Responses from Instagram)

@houseofnida_ offers words of wisdom.
@intendedwell shares a moment of self-care with the August issue!
@georgina.ventures reminds us that gratitude isn’t only about what’s around us. We can also notice and appreciate the good inside ourselves.

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